Relive the drama and intrigue of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 with this remarkable collection of letters, despatches, and state papers from the archives of the Indian Military Department. With firsthand accounts from military and civilian officials on both sides of the conflict - including such notable figures as Sir Colin Campbell and the Last Mughal, Bahadur Shah Zafar II - this book provides a unique glimpse into one of the defining moments of Indian history. With expert commentary and historical background, this is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of colonial India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.